Big Little Lies Season 3 Moves Forward With New Writer Francesca Sloane

HBO has officially confirmed that Big Little Lies will return for a third season, with Francesca Sloane, co-creator of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, tapped to write the pilot and serve as executive producer alongside David E. Kelley, Nicole Kidman, and Reese Witherspoon. Kidman and Witherspoon will reprise their roles, leading the cast of the acclaimed drama, which originally premiered in 2017 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The upcoming season is expected to be based on author Liane Moriarty's upcoming sequel novel, set for release in 2026, and will feature a time jump showing the main characters as mothers of teenagers. The renewal follows delays in Mr. & Mrs. Smith season 2 production, freeing Sloane to join one of HBO’s most high-profile projects. Returning cast members from previous seasons include Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, and Shailene Woodley, with HBO anticipated to share further production and casting details soon. The third season marks a continuation of the series' success and interest following its critical acclaim and multiple Emmy wins.